"The Seventy Go in Pairs"
Luke 10:1-3
Far more than 12 people had been following Jesus. Here Jesus designated a group of 72 to prepare a number of towns for Jesus' later visit. These disciples were not unique in their qualifications. They were not better educated, more capable, or of higher status than other followers of Jesus. What prepared them for this mission was that they had been equipped with Jesus' power and their vision to reach all the people. It is important to dedicate our skills to God's Kingdom, but we must be equipped with his power and have a clear vision of what He wants us to do.
These teams were not to try to do the job without help; rather, they were to ask God for more workers. Some people, as soon as they understand the Good News, want to go to work immediately contacting unsaved people. This story suggests a different approach: Begin my mobilizing people to pray. And before praying for unsaved people, pray that other concerned disciples will join you in reaching out to them.
In Christian service, there is no unemployment. God has work enough for everyone. Don't just sit back and watch others work-look for ways to help with the harvest.
Jesus said He was sending his disciples out "as lambs among wolves." They would have to be careful because they would surely meet with opposition. We, too, are sent into the world like lambs among wolves. Be alert, and remember to face your enemies, not with aggression but with love and gentleness. A dangerous mission requires sincere commitment.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
"Let each produce according to his aptitudes and his force; let each consume according to his need." - Louis Blanc
BLACK HISTORY TRIVIA:
Tyrone Walston is like butter; because he is on a roll. He was the first with the correct answer to yesterday's question; Kosciusko Winfrey. Here is today's question: Dr. Martin Luther King, on this day, might have wanted this type of insurance. What type of insurance am I talking about and why would have have needed it on this day?
Posted By: Alban Burney
Wednesday, January 30th 2008 at 8:58AM
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